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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the combat vehicle|the planetary system|Pike (system)}} + {{otheruses|the combat vehicle|the Pike system (with the planet Pike IV)|Pike (system)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Pike RGilClan v30.jpg + | image = Pike.jpg | name = Pike Support Vehicle | name = Pike Support Vehicle − | manufacturer = [[Canopus Industries Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 70–71: "Pike Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039p76-77>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 76–77: "Pike Support Vehicle Profile"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Canopus Industries Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 70-71, "Pike Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039p76-77>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 76-77, "Pike Support Vehicle Profile"</ref> | production year=2987 | production year=2987 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2523/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2523/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 11:
Line 11: | introduced = [[2987]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | introduced = [[2987]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | mass = 60 Tons | mass = 60 Tons − | armor = [[StarSlab/9]] + | armor = StarSlab/9 Standard Armor − | engine = [[Jones 180 with EmissionKill]] [[internal combustion engine]] + | engine = Jones 180 with EmissionKill [[internal combustion engine]] | comsys = [[Magestrix Alpha]] | comsys = [[Magestrix Alpha]] | T&T = [[Magestrix Gamma]] | T&T = [[Magestrix Gamma]] − | heat sinks = 0 | speed = 54 | speed = 54 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 | armament = | armament = − * 3x [[Autocannon/2]] + *3 x [[Autocannon/2|ZeusBolt Autocannon/2s]] − * 2x [[SRM 2]] + *2 x [[SRM 2|Marklin Mini Missile SRM 2 Packs]] | BV (1.0) = 334<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | BV (1.0) = 334<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | BV (2.0) = 648<ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> | BV (2.0) = 648<ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> Line 26:
Line 25: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Pike''' was created at the direction of [[Magestrix]] [[Kyalla Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] during the later part of the [[Third Succession War]]. Her plan was to produce an inexpensive combat vehicle so the Great Houses would wear down their [[BattleMech]] armies through attrition, and the Pike would be the tool she envisioned for the task. However, sending vehicles to market in the Inner Sphere was to be more costly than anticipated. With the Great Houses' shrinking numbers of ships in their [[JumpShip]] fleets, the vehicle did not make the impact she had hoped it would.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/><ref name=TRO3026p66-67>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 66–67: "Pike Vehicle Profile"</ref> + The '''Pike''' was created at the direction of [[Magestrix]] [[Kyalla Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] during the later part of the [[Third Succession War]]. Her plan was to produce an inexpensive combat vehicle so the Great Houses would wear down their [[BattleMech]] armies through attrition, and the Pike would be the tool she envisioned for the task. However, sending vehicles to market in the Inner Sphere was to be more costly than anticipated. With the Great Houses' shrinking numbers of ships in their [[JumpShip]] fleets, the vehicle did not make the impact she had hoped it would.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 66-67, "Pike Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> It became a favorite of [[ComStar]]'s growing garrison forces for their [[HPG]] complexes.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> It became a favorite of [[ComStar]]'s growing garrison forces for their [[HPG]] complexes.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The vehicle's primary weaponry is its three long-range Class 2 Autocannons. The ZeusBolt ACs have been given 5 tons of ammunition to snipe targets at distance. For close-in defense, the vehicle was given a pair of [[SRM-2|Marklin Mini Missile SRM 2 Packs]] with a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/><ref name=TRO3026p66-67/> + The vehicle's primary weaponry is its three long-range Class 2 Autocannons. The ZeusBolt ACs have been given 5 tons of ammunition to snipe targets at distance. For close-in defense, the vehicle was given a pair of SRM 2 launchers with a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67/><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> − The vehicle was given 9 tons of StarSlab/9 Armor to protect its hull from damage. Its engine is capable of accelerating the Pike to 54 km/h.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/><ref name=TRO3026p66-67/> + The vehicle was given 9 tons of StarSlab/9 Armor to protect its hull from damage. Its engine is capable of accelerating the Pike to 54 km/h.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67/><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 40:
Line 39: *;Missile : This [[2993]] version replaces the three [[Autocannon/2]]s with two [[LRM-20]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 943<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 128</ref> *;Missile : This [[2993]] version replaces the three [[Autocannon/2]]s with two [[LRM-20]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 943<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 128</ref> − *;Rotary Autocannon Upgrade/"Assault Pike" : Debuting in [[3062]], this variant of the Pike carries three [[Rotary AC/2|Rotary Autocannon/2s]] in the turret with four tons of ammunition. A [[Small Laser]] mounted on the front discourages infantry attacks. The I.C.E was changed to a fusion engine. Furthermore the protection was increased to 9,5 tons Ferro-Fibrous. BV (1.0) = 557<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades''</ref><ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/Pike.pdf Pike Assault Tank Record Sheet Download] (dead link)</ref> BV (2.0) = 961<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 144</ref> + *;Rotary Autocannon Upgrade/"Assault Pike" : Debuting in [[3062]], this variant of the Pike carries three [[Rotary AC/2|Rotary Autocannon/2s]] in the turret with four tons of ammunition. A [[Small Laser]] mounted on the front discourages infantry attacks. BV (1.0) = 557<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades''</ref><ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/Pike.pdf Pike Assault Tank Record Sheet Download] (dead link)</ref> BV (2.0) = 961<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 144</ref> *;Clan : The [[Clans]] have also built a version of the Pike. It carries slightly more armor and a single [[ER Small Laser]] in a front mount. The ZeusBolt ACs have been replaced by five [[Ultra AC/2]]s. Four tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE]]-protected bay. BV (2.0) = 892<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 143</ref> *;Clan : The [[Clans]] have also built a version of the Pike. It carries slightly more armor and a single [[ER Small Laser]] in a front mount. The ZeusBolt ACs have been replaced by five [[Ultra AC/2]]s. Four tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE]]-protected bay. BV (2.0) = 892<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 143</ref> − − *; LB-X : A new export model first built in 3134, this version replaces the ZeusBolt ACs with 3 [[LB 5-X AC | LB 5-X ACs]] while retaining the SRM systems. It also replaces the [[ICE]] with a Magna 180 [[Fuel cell]]. The 3 tons of LB-X ammunition (1 ton of Cluster, 2 tons of slug) and 1 ton of SRM ammunition are carried in [[CASE]] bins. BV (2.0) = 862<ref name = RG30>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30'', pp. 6–7</ref> − − *; Plasma : Sold and developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]],<ref name="RG30"/> this variant replaces the ZeusBolt ACs with 3 turret mounted [[Plasma Cannon|Plasma Cannons]] and replaces the standard SRM launchers with [[Streak SRM-2 | Streak SRM-2s]]. It also carries a [[Targeting Computer]] and replaces the standard ICE with a 180 [[Fusion Engine]]. It carries 6 tons of Plasma Cannon ammunition and 1 ton of Streak SRM ammunition in [[CASE]] bins. BV(2.0) = 1,367<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30'', p. 25</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Landhecht'''''. + * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Landhecht'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Pike.jpg|Original Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' + File:Pike.jpg|Original ''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' − Landhecht HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of Landhecht (Pike) from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' + File:Landhecht HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Landhecht'' (''Pike'') from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' − Pike TRO3026Revised.png|Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' + File:Pike TRO3026Revised.png|''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' − Pike TRO3039.png|Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' + File:Pike TRO3039.png|''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' − Pike RGilClan v30.jpg|Pike from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30|RG:iClan vol. 30]]'' </gallery> </gallery>
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = Pike | + | | image = Pike.jpg |
| name = Pike Support Vehicle | | name = Pike Support Vehicle | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Canopus Industries Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[Canopus Industries Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 70-71, "Pike Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039p76-77>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 76-77, "Pike Support Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| production year=2987 | | production year=2987 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2523/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2523/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| introduced = [[2987]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | | introduced = [[2987]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | ||
| mass = 60 Tons | | mass = 60 Tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = StarSlab/9 Standard Armor |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = Jones 180 with EmissionKill [[internal combustion engine]] |
| comsys = [[Magestrix Alpha]] | | comsys = [[Magestrix Alpha]] | ||
| T&T = [[Magestrix Gamma]] | | T&T = [[Magestrix Gamma]] | ||
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * | + | *3 x [[Autocannon/2|ZeusBolt Autocannon/2s]] |
| − | * | + | *2 x [[SRM 2|Marklin Mini Missile SRM 2 Packs]] |
| BV (1.0) = 334<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | | BV (1.0) = 334<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 648<ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> | | BV (2.0) = 648<ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Pike''' was created at the direction of [[Magestrix]] [[Kyalla Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] during the later part of the [[Third Succession War]]. Her plan was to produce an inexpensive combat vehicle so the Great Houses would wear down their [[BattleMech]] armies through attrition, and the Pike would be the tool she envisioned for the task. However, sending vehicles to market in the Inner Sphere was to be more costly than anticipated. With the Great Houses' shrinking numbers of ships in their [[JumpShip]] fleets, the vehicle did not make the impact she had hoped it would. | + | The '''Pike''' was created at the direction of [[Magestrix]] [[Kyalla Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] during the later part of the [[Third Succession War]]. Her plan was to produce an inexpensive combat vehicle so the Great Houses would wear down their [[BattleMech]] armies through attrition, and the Pike would be the tool she envisioned for the task. However, sending vehicles to market in the Inner Sphere was to be more costly than anticipated. With the Great Houses' shrinking numbers of ships in their [[JumpShip]] fleets, the vehicle did not make the impact she had hoped it would.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 66-67, "Pike Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> |
It became a favorite of [[ComStar]]'s growing garrison forces for their [[HPG]] complexes.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> | It became a favorite of [[ComStar]]'s growing garrison forces for their [[HPG]] complexes.<ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The vehicle's primary weaponry is its three long-range Class 2 Autocannons. The ZeusBolt ACs have been given 5 tons of ammunition to snipe targets at distance. For close-in defense, the vehicle was given a pair of | + | The vehicle's primary weaponry is its three long-range Class 2 Autocannons. The ZeusBolt ACs have been given 5 tons of ammunition to snipe targets at distance. For close-in defense, the vehicle was given a pair of SRM 2 launchers with a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67/><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> |
| − | The vehicle was given 9 tons of StarSlab/9 Armor to protect its hull from damage. Its engine is capable of accelerating the Pike to 54 km/h.<ref name= | + | The vehicle was given 9 tons of StarSlab/9 Armor to protect its hull from damage. Its engine is capable of accelerating the Pike to 54 km/h.<ref name=TRO3026p66-67/><ref name=TRO3026Rp70-71/><ref name=TRO3039p76-77/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;Missile : This [[2993]] version replaces the three [[Autocannon/2]]s with two [[LRM-20]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 943<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 128</ref> | *;Missile : This [[2993]] version replaces the three [[Autocannon/2]]s with two [[LRM-20]]s and three tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 943<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 128</ref> | ||
| − | *;Rotary Autocannon Upgrade/"Assault Pike" : Debuting in [[3062]], this variant of the Pike carries three [[Rotary AC/2|Rotary Autocannon/2s]] in the turret with four tons of ammunition. A [[Small Laser]] mounted on the front discourages infantry attacks | + | *;Rotary Autocannon Upgrade/"Assault Pike" : Debuting in [[3062]], this variant of the Pike carries three [[Rotary AC/2|Rotary Autocannon/2s]] in the turret with four tons of ammunition. A [[Small Laser]] mounted on the front discourages infantry attacks. BV (1.0) = 557<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades''</ref><ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/Pike.pdf Pike Assault Tank Record Sheet Download] (dead link)</ref> BV (2.0) = 961<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 144</ref> |
*;Clan : The [[Clans]] have also built a version of the Pike. It carries slightly more armor and a single [[ER Small Laser]] in a front mount. The ZeusBolt ACs have been replaced by five [[Ultra AC/2]]s. Four tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE]]-protected bay. BV (2.0) = 892<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 143</ref> | *;Clan : The [[Clans]] have also built a version of the Pike. It carries slightly more armor and a single [[ER Small Laser]] in a front mount. The ZeusBolt ACs have been replaced by five [[Ultra AC/2]]s. Four tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE]]-protected bay. BV (2.0) = 892<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 143</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Landhecht'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Pike.jpg|Original Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' | + | File:Pike.jpg|Original ''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' |
| − | Landhecht HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of Landhecht (Pike) from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' | + | File:Landhecht HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Landhecht'' (''Pike'') from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' |
| − | Pike TRO3026Revised.png|Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' | + | File:Pike TRO3026Revised.png|''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' |
| − | Pike TRO3039.png|Pike from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039 | + | File:Pike TRO3039.png|''Pike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||